Magicka Detonation: when does it check for damage?

david.haypreub18_ESO · May 2015

Sorry if this has been answered before, but I couldn't find anything on this.

Question: I cast Magicka Detonation on an enemy. Then I use a skill like Entropy/Degeneration to give me the Major Sorcery buff (+20% Spell Damage). When my Detonation goes off a few seconds later, will it be buffed 20% by Major Sorcery? Or do I have to cast the Major Sorcery BEFORE I cast Detonation to get the buff?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

CPT_CAPSLOCK · May 2015

The buff has to be up when the dmg happens, not when u cast the spell, this counts for anything in the game.

david.haypreub18_ESO · May 2015

Awesome! Thanks very much.

glavius · May 2015

If I cast detonation on my resto staff bar with lower spell power, and switch to dual wield bar before it goes off, will it use the spell dmg on resto bar or dual wield bar?

Whyn Aurum · May 2015

glavius wrote: »

If I cast detonation on my resto staff bar with lower spell power, and switch to dual wield bar before it goes off, will it use the spell dmg on resto bar or dual wield bar?

It will use the spell damage you have the moment it detonates, so yes

Septimus_Magna · May 2015

If you are a sorc, cast Liquid Lightning after you've casted magicka detonation for another 20% damage increase

Tankqull · May 2015

Septimus_Magna wrote: »

If you are a sorc, cast Liquid Lightning after you've casted magicka detonation for another 20% damage increase

aint that bug allready fixed?